Alexander & Hornung Recalls Fully Cooked Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Alexander & Hornung recalls 2.3 million pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Alexander & Hornung is recalling fully cooked ham and pepperoni products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. Consumers are advised not to eat these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275135-alexander-hornung-recalls-pork-products-due-to-possible-listeria-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275135-alexander-hornung-recalls-pork-products-due-to-possible-listeria-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #046-2021
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“Alexander & Hornung Recalls Pork Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275135-alexander-hornung-recalls-pork-products-due-to-possible-listeria-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #046-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/alexander-hornung-recalls-fully-cooked-pork-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infections in newborns. The bacteria can spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract and affect vulnerable populations.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these products are at risk, particularly older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. These groups are most vulnerable to serious infections from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Products with establishment number 'EST. M10125' inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were sold nationwide and may have been purchased between various dates.
- Brand
Alexander & Hornung- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed cases of illness from these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
Who is most at risk from Listeria contamination?
Older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk of serious infections from Listeria.
How can I check if I have the recalled products?
Look for products with establishment number 'EST. M10125' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Contact Alexander & Hornung
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alexander & Hornung to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 046-2021 — Alexander & Hornung Alexander & Hornung Hello, I own a Alexander & Hornung that is covered by recall 046-2021 from Alexander & Hornung. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #046-2021 (December 5, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.